Sound Technician - Seasonal

This is a Full Time Job

Gulfshore Playhouse, a not-for-profit, professional theatre company located in Naples, FL is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Sound Technician. Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for many years in an intimate 200 seat venue at the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is currently in the middle of a $66M capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art theatre and education center, featuring two theatres and education space. The project is currently in the construction phase.

Job Duties include but not limited to:

Assist Lighting Supervisor and Sound Supervisor in the hang, focus, strike, and general upkeep of each production
Coordinate sound needs for rehearsals/events
Operate the sound and light boards for assigned performances
Conduct preshow checks and perform any necessary troubleshooting for performances
Maintain excellent communication with stage management, production staff, and backstage team throughout the production process on assigned shows.
Check daily stage manager rehearsal and performance reports for notes concerning lighting or sound that need to be addressed
Follow through with completion of daily notes as assigned by Sound Supervisor
Assist in other departments, including but not limited to carpentry, paints, props, and costumes
Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
Provide support for special events
Any other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate is a strong, team-spirited self-starter who is excited to join a tireless, rapidly-growing, and attitude-forward regional theatre. Candidates should be friendly, excellent with patrons, staff, and visiting actors alike, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at assigned performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal hours.

Qualifications:

One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
Classwork or experience in sound and lighting
Experience in carpentry, paints, costumes or props a plus but not required
Contract Dates:

Full Time Seasonal Position From August 28, 2023 - May 24, 2024

Compensation:

$14-$16/hr with overtime after 40 hours in a week DOE

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.